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The Fowler Weekly

November 18-22, 2024

The Fowler WeeklyNovember 18-22, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Good Day All,


The beginning of the new quarter is a great time to remind students and families about the importance of attendance. Research shows a significant decrease in academic performance and a sense of belonging for students who attend less than 90% of the time. Please help get your student to school on time as much as possible. If you are having issues, please contact their school counselor or the main office. You can monitor attendance on ParentVue. Be present, be powerful!


One additional request, we are struggling with students coming to school with iPads that are not charged. If you could get in a routine with your student to charge their iPad overnight so they are ready for the school day it would help their teachers immensely. We simply do not have enough chargers or outlets in classes to meet the current need.


Thank you for all your continued support.


CP

HAPPENINGS

After School Activities (ASA) and Affinity groups will wrap up this Thursday, November 21.

  • Homework Help will continue to meet, but will take a hiatus until Monday, December 2.

  • There will be no Homework Help or Affinity Group meetings Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26.


Dress Like a 50 year old!!! November 18th is the 50th day of school on our 50th anniversary. In honor of that, we are going to celebrate by dressing like a 50 year old. Staff are looking forward to seeing what our students think a 50 year old dresses like.


Quarter 1 Report Cards are available on ParentVue:

  • Quarter 1 Report Cards are available. We do not mail report cards home. Please sign into either ParentVue or StudentVue. You may access them under the “Documents” tab. It will be the document at the top and will be labeled Quarter 1 Report Card (24-25).

Gift Card Drive for Families in Need

Support local families facing challenges by contributing gift cards. Your generosity can make a real difference.

Accepted Gift Cards:

  • Target

  • Walmart

  • Winco

  • Fred Meyer

  • Amazon

Donate as much as you can or as much as you want. Every gift card helps brighten someone's day. Drop off your gift cards at the office before December 10, 2024.


Inclement Weather: In the event of an emergency, the district will communicate with parents using one or more of the following methods:

  • FlashAlert – Free subscription service that alerts subscribers via email, cell phone, or mobile app

  • District-generated email, text, or calls through ParentSquare – the email or phone numbers you provided at your student's enrollment are the contacts we will use to notify you of inclement weather and urgent notifications.

  • District and school web pages: Inclement weather and urgent notifications will be posted as an alert on all pages,

  • Social Media – You can find Tigard-Tualatin School District on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:


In order to receive communication from the District, be sure to give your most updated phone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information to the school office staff to be updated in our student information system.

COMMUNICATION

Starting with our first communication in January, The Fowler Weekly, will be delivered via ParentSquare. It will look a little different at that point because ParentSquare has the ability to translate our communication in over 100 languages. It will automatically send it in the language that you have registered with us as the language you prefer for communication. Another advantage for you is that YOU can determine when you would like to receive communication; at the time it’s sent, or in a “digest” at a specified time each day. In addition, as a district and as a school, we will be using Parent Square exclusively in order to relieve the constant inundation in your email accounts. Finally, this is all so much easier if you have the ParentSquare App.

  • Get started here.

  • Step by Step Instructions for setting up your account. (There are QR codes on these instructions that can be used to access the app)

  • Link to District website page with more information.


In addition to ParentSquare, StudentSquare is now available for students to activate an account through the StudentSquare application on their student iPad or Chromebook.

Activating a StudentSquare account is not required to receive school and District messaging via email. Still, account activation will provide additional tools for students to “direct message” with teachers and access surveys, forms, and documents sent through StudentSquare.


To activate your StudentSquare account:

Learn how to manage a StudentSquare account HERE.

IMPORTANT DATES

November 27- 29 No School, Thanksgiving Break

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY, 11/18

Regular Schedule

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

Dress Like a 50 Year Old


TUESDAY, 11/19

Regular Schedule

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm


WEDNESDAY, 11/20

Late Start Schedule

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm


THURSDAY, 11/21

Regular Schedule

Last Day of ASA/Affinity Groups

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm


FRIDAY, 11/22

Regular Schedule

DISTRICT NEWS

What: Tigard Youth Cheer Winter 2-Day Skills Clinic

When: Wednesday and Thursday, December 4th and 5th, 4-6pm

Where: Tigard HS Commons

Learn the basics of cheerleading including stunting and tumbling in a fun & interactive session taught by the Tigard high cheer teams and coaches.

REGISTER ONLINE: Winter Cheer Clinic Registration

Cost: $55/participant (Cash, check, or digital payment)

Digital Payments can be made here: https://or-tigardtualatin-lite.intouchreceipting.com/

For digital payments, select drop down box Tigard HS, Team fundraising - cheerleading, and write your student's name in the memo line.

Questions? Contact Coach Allison: aspecht@ttsd.k12.or.us

TTSD and TTEA are negotiating a new contract. Get the latest information from the TTSD website's Labor Relations page, which is updated regularly.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Secondary Activity Flyers on the TTSD Website

Added this week:City of Tigard Park & Rec Festive Fleece Fun Run

THS Craft Fair Supporting Instrumental Music

City of Tigard Logo

Tiedeman Avenue Project Update

Here is the StoryMap includes project background, an explanation of the alternatives process, and details about the preferred concept. You will also find a project flythrough video of the planned improvements.


The concept design will be used to help the city identify and pursue funding for the future design and construction of the improvements. The City does not yet have funding for the construction phase. Once funding has been identified, the City will begin discussions with property owners to acquire only what is necessary for the multi-use path.

HELPFUL LINKS

Fowler Middle School
https://www.ttsdschools.org/fowler
24 Hour Bilingual Attendance Line (503)431-5021

Email: fowleroffice@ttsd.k12.or.us

Location: 10865 Southwest Walnut Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-5000


TTSD prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. 504, and Title IIA Coordinator: Carol Kinch; ckinch@ttsd.k12.or.us, 503-431-4137 Title IX Director: Len Reed; lreed@ttsd.k12.or.us, 503-431-4012. Mailing Address: 6960 SW Sandburg Street, Tigard, OR 97223